Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform ...

Tennessee’s governor has pardoned country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who for years has spoken about his ...

The rapper-singer, who has worn his checkered past on his sleeve, is now cleared to perform internationally with less red ...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) on Thursday issued a pardon for famed country music star Jason DeFord, whose stage name is Jelly ...

The singer received his pardon in the governor’s residence. Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall appeared with DeFord in April when he petitioned the Tennessee Board of Parole for a pardon. The board ...

Tennessee’s governor has pardoned country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who for years has spoken about his ...

Country star Jelly Roll's past convictions include robbery and drug felonies from when he was 17 and 23 years old. He was one of 33 people to receive pardons.

Jelly Roll's redemption arc came full circle Thursday when he received a full pardon from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee.

No longer a convicted felon. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today that he's granting a full pardon to Jason DeFord, better known as country music star Jelly Roll, after a recommendation for a ...